WICHITA, KAN. – Ten organizations from across the state have received grant funding from the Kansas Health Foundation for support in building their capacity to focus on issues related to health disparities.
Grantees will work to build long-term partnerships with one another and KHF anchored in strategic alignment to strengthen the health equity movement in Kansas. Health equity is often referred to as “the highest level of health for all people,” and achieving equity often requires addressing health disparities related to social and economic factors, including poverty, race/gender, education level and where people live.
“We’re confident these organizations will work together and with constituencies throughout the state to implement advocacy strategies that promote health equity,” said Steve Coen, President and CEO of the Kansas Health Foundation. “Whether they are working at the policy level or the grassroots level, it’s a pleasure to partner with these groups to increase capacity and work together to reduce health disparities.”
Each of the ten grantee organizations will receive approximately $100,000 in the first year of the grant, with the option to apply for up to $100,000 in additional funding each of the next two years. Organizations receiving funding are:
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The Kansas Health Foundation (KHF) is a nonprofit organization based in Wichita but statewide in its focus. At KHF, all our work centers on our mission: to improve the health of all Kansans. As part of a new strategic framework, developed by our staff and board of directors, KHF also strives to accomplish three primary purposes: empower Kansas to lead the nation in health; eliminate the inequities that create health disparities; and, for KHF to become THE model for philanthropic impact.
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